377: Xbox @ Gamescom 2025, Xbox and PlayStation collab, Forza Horizon 6 in Japan?
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Rand and Shpeshal Nick of XboxEra.com catch up while Jez is out at Gamescom! The duo talk Gamescom announcements and ONL, Helldivers 2 and Halo teaming up, leaks and the gaming industry, Black Myth Wukong, and much, much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Helldivers 2 and Halo collab. 00:48:00: Leaks in the gaming industry, Returnal coming to Xbox?01:28:00: Bungie woes, game dev time. 01:55:00: Xbox Showcase and Gamescom highlights.02:40:00: Black Myth Wukong sequel and Xbox release. Fallout season 2 trailer. ONL critique.03:00:00: Alien: Earth and Superman movie, Rod Fergusson quits Xbox again, Forza Horizon 6 leaks. 03:30:00: Jez returns?! Console players quit for PC, Double Fine projects.03:52:00: Patreon Q&A, closing thoughts.
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376: Halo + Helldivers 2 crossover, Xbox at Gamescom, Mafia, Roblox attacks predator hunters
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This week, we discuss Halo and Helldivers 2 and if it could mean more for Xbox and PlayStation bundling up, Xbox at Gamescom and the lineup, Mafia's sales figures, and Roblox, Mastercard, and Visa's censorship push.
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Halo spin off coming soon? Grounded 2 doing numbers. 00:55:00: Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica remakes, MrMattyPlays interviews BioWare alumni. Call of Duty release date leaks. 01:48:00: Xbox at Gamescom, next Halo expectations. 02:18:00: An OEM Xbox in 2026? Mafia: The Old Country thoughts.02:43:00: Shawn Layden hates Xbox? 03:08:00: Helldivers 2 and Halo ODST, and what it means for Xbox. 03:45:00: Patreon Q&A and closing.
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375: Next Gen Xbox Console "Magnus," Contraband Cancelled, PlayStation Multiplatform?
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Rand and Jez are BACK with the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox's next-gen console rumors, Contraband's death, PlayStation's "hardware centricity," and much, much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Battlefield 6 beta hype. 00:40:00: Ninja Gaiden 4 previews. 01:12:00: Gamescom schedule, Gamespot hates Xbox. 01:32:00: Next-gen discussion, Xbox handling of Forza, Xbox Design Lab returns. 02:00:00: Next-gen Xbox APU "Magnus."02:30:00: PlayStation ditches hardware centricity. 02:53:00: Patreon Q&A, closing thoughts.
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374: PlayStation games coming to Xbox, Xbox games dominate PlayStation Store, Battlefield 6 revealed
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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy goodness. This time, we talk PlayStation games coming to Xbox store, and the rumors therein. We talk Xbox financials and Xbox's ongoing dominance of the PlayStation Store, we talk Battlefield 6 hype and the multiplayer reveal. And MUCH MORE!
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, PlayStation job listing hints a more Xbox games?00:20:00: Darksiders 4 announced, Bioshock 4 cooked? Thoughts on Ready or Not and Ninja Gaiden Ragebound.01:00:00: August Xbox releases and upcoming titles, Battlefield 6 expectations.02:00:00: PlayStation games coming to Xbox, Xbox Game Studios unannounced games.03:18:00: PlayStation porting strategy, Nintendo's future vs. Xbox.03:40:00: Age verification, censorship, and AI in gaming.03:52:00: Mount Rushmore of video games, Gamescom, Patreon Q&A.
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373: Xbox drops $80 pricing, No Rest for the Wicked to skip Xbox? Battlefield 6, Fable delayed?
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Jez and Rand discuss another week of fun Xboxxy news. This week, we talk $80 baseline pricing being dropped by Xbox, we discuss the No Rest for the Wicked drama, Battlefield 6 hype/optimism, rumors of a Fable delay, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Satya comments on Microsoft layoffs. 00:21:00: Forza Horizon sales on PlayStation.00:50:00: Wuchang and Ready or Not gameplay impressions.01:23:00: Obsidian and Eidos link up, No Rest for the Wicked to skip Xbox?01:55:00: Battlefield 6 revealed, Xbox drops $80 dollar games. 02:40:00: Fable delayed? GTA 6 to hit 60 FPS on PS5 Pro? 03:01:00: Wolfenstein TV show, Hellraiser game announced, will Splitgate 2 survive?03:25:00: Patreon Q&A topics, closing thoughts.
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The world's best gaming podcast is here: The XB2. 😎 Connect with us at TheXB2.com, for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and much more. Also known as The Xbox Two, we're an Xbox and Windows PC-oriented gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox super fans and industry analysts, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Every Friday, we discuss the week's gaming news, share exclusive information, and offer unique insights, with some good humor along the way.